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Title:
PRR Westbound Pushers, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is an A-B-A set of Pennsylvania Railroad diesel-electric locomotives serving as pushers on a westbound freight train. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. Visible at the left are structures belonging to the PRR's 12st Car Shops; in the distance is the 17th Street Bridge; at the right is the Passenger Station's trainshed.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/10/2023 8:51:07 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5529, T-1, c. 1951
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5529, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of service. In this context, it's slowing to a stop with an eight-car westbound passenger train; the "Broadway Limited" it's not! At the left is an A-B-A set of GM-EMD EH-15 diesels awaiting their next helper assignment up "The Mountain." Photo taken from the 12th Street Footbridge. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 8.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/6/2022 8:28:41 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5529(UNKNOWN)
Views:
234
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6167, J-1, c. 1951
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6167, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of service. At the right is the Station's trainshed; discernable at the far left is the 17th Street Bridge. Photo taken from the 12th Street Footbridge. John S. Fisher Collection; #7 of 8.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
5/17/2022 10:29:58 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6167(2-10-4)
Views:
258
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6167, J-1, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6167, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/10/2023 8:50:01 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6167(2-10-4)
Views:
193
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6431, J-1A, c. 1951
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train approaching the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here is PRR engine #6431, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Also visible is four-track Signal Bridge #2373, just West of the 24th Street Bridge and SLOPE Tower. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #9 of 9.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
3/1/2018 11:37:21 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6431(2-10-4)
Views:
751
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6443, J-1, c. 1951
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train approaching the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here is PRR engine #6443, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Note that there is a streecar being transported on the first car of the train! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 9.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
3/1/2018 11:39:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6443(2-10-4)
Views:
515
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9693, EH-15, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 9th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9693 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9693 was constructed as an EH-15 in April of 1949, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in July of 1966 after just 17 years of revenue service. Partially visible at the right is the 7th Street Bridge. The smokestack in the distance marks the location of the PRR Passenger Car Shop's powerplant at 4th Street.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/10/2023 8:49:02 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9693(F7A)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5833, BP-60, 1951
Description:
Dziobko. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 September 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5833 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP-60's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service only. #5833 was built in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a mail and express train that's paused at the Station for crew changes before heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/10/1951
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 5:13:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5833(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
314
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9547, EH-15, 1951
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 September 1951. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9547 and two more "EH" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9547 was built as an EH-15 in November of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15, and retired in December of 1963. They're serving as pushers on a freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, where these three engines will uncouple and return to East Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." Looks to me like this photo was taken from the last car of a moving eastbound train!
Photo Date:
9/10/1951
Upload Date:
10/8/2019 3:57:26 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9547(F3A)
Views:
582
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Heading Up Eaton Grade," c. 1951
Description:
Here is a photo by Mr. Linn H. Westcott. It was published originally in the October 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 22. Partial Caption: "The train is heading up Eaton Grade out of Altoona." Photo taken facing West from the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The locomotive's road number and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
10/1/1951
Upload Date:
8/30/2019 2:47:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4414, I-1SA, 1951
Description:
Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken near the 12th Street Footbridge and Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4414, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during March of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1943, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. In this context, it's serving as a brake at the end of a mineral train that's just come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve and is now on its way to the Eastbound Receiving Yard just beyond the 4th Street Footbridge. Just ahead of #4414 is PRR open hopper car #474292 loaded with snow-covered coal; behind it is an unidentified N-5 cabin car. Dominating the background is the part of the power plant for the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. #1 of 6.
Photo Date:
11/4/1951
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 10:58:22 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4414(2-10-0)
Views:
563
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4604, I-1SA, 1951
Description:
Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken at the 12th Street Footbridge and Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4604, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1936, and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. It is passing under the 12th Street Footbridge on its way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The white objects on the Station's tarmac are pieces of ice dropped from departed passenger trains. Dominating the background is one of the buildings constituting the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. #2 of 6.
Photo Date:
11/4/1951
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 11:00:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4604(2-10-0)
Views:
308
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5520, T-1, 1951
Description:
Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5520, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Visible on the left is the northwestern corner of the Station's trainshed; on the right are some of the building constituting the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. #5 of 6.
Photo Date:
11/4/1951
Upload Date:
11/6/2018 8:48:40 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5520(4-4-4-4)
Views:
701
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6420, J-1A, 1951
Description:
Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken near the 12th Street Footbridge and Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6420, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a manifest freight train that's just come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve and is now on its way to the Eastbound Receiving Yard just beyond the 4th Street Footbridge. Note the November snow flurries, as well as the head-end brakeman who is poised between the third and fourth cars of the train. In the background is the part of the power plant for the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. #3 of 6.
Photo Date:
11/4/1951
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 11:02:55 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6420(2-10-4)
Views:
455
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6439, J-1, 1951
Description:
Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken near the 12th Street Footbridge and Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6439, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The number of the N-5 cabin car is not recorded. Visible in the background are some of the building constituting the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. In olden times, this was the site of three locomotive roundhouses as well as the Altoona Machine Shops which produced many of the Pennsy's engines following the end of the American Civil War. #4 of 6.
Photo Date:
11/4/1951
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 11:05:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6439(2-10-4)
Views:
639
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5903, EP-22, c. 1952
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5903 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5903 was constructed in March of 1951. They're about to pass under the 12th Street Footbridge with a westbound passenger train and will soon stop to change crews, as well as to discharge and board passengers. The gray-colored building pictured in the center is the Railway Express Office; the two-story red-brick building to its left is the PRR's Freight Station. The silver-colored structure in the distance is the 7th Street Bridge; to its right is the 9th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
1/23/1952
Upload Date:
1/14/2022 8:45:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5903(E8A)
Views:
400
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5876, EP-20, 1952
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 April 1952. Partial Caption: "Nearly 500 Blair County residents rode a special Pennsylvania Railroad train to Pittsburgh and the Old Nixon Theater on April 24, 1952, to see the stage production of 'South Pacific' and to celebrate the birthday of its star, Altoona's Janet Lafferty, whose stage name was Janet Blair." Partially visible here is PRR engine #5876, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/24/1952
Upload Date:
8/14/2022 5:39:29 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5876(E7A)
Views:
231
Comments:
0
Title:
"National Safety Council Award," Page 14, 1952
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Altoona Wins National Safety Council Award." It was published originally in the July 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 14. Bottom Left-Hand Photo Caption: "Chas. E. Milton operates modern hoisting device that eliminated hand-jacking at Car Shops and sharply reduced accidents." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad P-70 passenger car #1176.
Photo Date:
7/1/1952
Upload Date:
3/31/2022 1:12:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
34
Comments:
0
Title:
"National Safety Council Award," Page 15, 1952
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Altoona Wins National Safety Council Award." It was published originally in the July 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 15. Note the sign in the background of the bottom-center photograph: "ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!"
Photo Date:
7/1/1952
Upload Date:
3/31/2022 1:14:20 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
24
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Engine Ladder, 1952
Description:
17th Street. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 Duly 1952. This was the site of the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine ladder and ready tracks at 17th Street. Gone are the roundhouse and all of the steam locomotives waiting to be serviced or to be of service. They have been replaced by acres anj acres of materiel used in the production of freight cars and cabin cars at the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops at the right. Partially visible at the left are the Passenger Station's trainshed and the 12th Street Footbridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
12/7/2016 9:28:09 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
408
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Hollidaysburg Branch at 17th Street, 1952
Description:
17th Street. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Visible in the foreground are two tracks: the one at the left leads to a coal yard trestle, the one at the right is the lead to the Hollidaysburg Branch. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 12:03:09 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Track
Locomotives:
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Passenger, 1952
Description:
17th Street. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. This was the site of the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine ladder and ready tracks at 17th Street, now long gone. Passing under the Bridge is a PRR passenger train pulled by an A-B set of unidentified EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. (Perhaps it's E-7A #5840.) The train is about to stop at the Altoona Passenger Station for crew changes, as well as to discharge and receive passengers, before resuming its journey to Harrisburg and points East. Parked near the trainshed is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive, waiting for its next helper run up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and back. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
12/7/2016 9:44:19 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 5840(E7A)
Views:
841
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Local Freight, c. 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania on 25 July 1952. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive pushing a string of freight cars onto the Hollidaysburg Branch in order to service the warehouses located along that branch line. At the far right, a westbound diesel-powered passenger train is slowing to a stop adjacent to the Altoona Station's trainshed. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
6/17/2022 10:43:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5752, AP-20, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5752 and another "PA" Class unit whose number is not recorded. #5752 is an AP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, later regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they've paused at the Altoona Passenger Station to discharge/pick-up passengers and to change both engine and train crews. Note the railroader at the right who is adjusting the coupler so that the "snapper" can couple on and help pull the train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The buildings in the background are part of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
5/8/2019 3:08:56 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5752(PA1)
Views:
1878
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5831, BH-50, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5831 and #5826. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as 3,000 horsepower BP-60's for passenger service, later regeared and downgraded to 2,500 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service, and retired in September of 1962. #5831 was constructed in January of 1948, while #5826 was built in September of 1948. They're waiting for their next helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back. Also visible in the background (L to R) are part of the 7th Street Bridge, a conical sanding tower, a concrete coaling station, as well as portions of the PRR's Passenger Car Shops.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
7/25/2018 9:07:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5831(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5826(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
669
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8965, BS-24M, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken from the 9th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8965, a BS-24M built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in November of 1951, rated at 2,400 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. Visible in the background are several mail and passenger cars, marshalled for possible service at the Altoona Station (not visible to the left). Fresh produce team tracks are beyond them (to the right).
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
3/8/2019 10:34:52 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 8965(RT-624)
Views:
740
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9493, FF-16, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9493 and two more "FF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All are FF-16's built by Fairbanks-Morse and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #9493 was built in October of 1950 and retired in April of 1965. Partially visible on the right is PRR engine #5826, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1948, originally rated as a 3,000 horsepower BP-60 for passenger service, later rebuilt into a 2,500 horsepower BH-50 for freight/helper/pusher service, and retired in Septemberl of 1962. All of these locomotives await their next helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back. Also visible in the background are portions of the 7th Street Bridge and the PRR's Passenger Car Shops.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
8/28/2019 4:16:23 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9493(CFA16-4)
PRR 5826(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
818
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9698, EH-15, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near the 9th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9698 and two other F-Class units whose numbers are not recorded. #9698 is an EH-15 built by GM-EMD in 1949 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Here, they are pushing a freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and return to East Altoona for yet another helper-pusher run up "The Mountain."
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
2/16/2018 9:05:43 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9698(F7A)
Views:
584
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5699, K-5, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5699, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1929 and retired in September of 1953 after 24 years of faithful service. It's just passed under the 12th Street Foot Bridge, and is backing-up toward the 14th Street Interlocking. Visible in the background is the shadow of the trainshed at the Altoona Passenger Station. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly. "Published by Creative Graphics."
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
8/3/2018 2:42:25 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
598
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR South Altoona Shops, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is an image of a photo (converted to B&W) by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in#Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Shown here is the materiel storage yard for the Pennsylvania Railroad's!South Altoona Shops. The road number of the Baldwin-built switcher is not recorded. Willliam E. Burket Colmection.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 6:18:55 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
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143
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0
Title:
PRR Altoona Action, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. In the foreground is the materiel storage yard for the Pennsylvania Railroad's 12th Street Car Shops. Beyond it, an eastbound mineral train rumbles past the ancient trainshed adjacent to the Altoona Passenger Station. Willliam E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 5:14:42 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
204
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0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the intersection of 13th Street & 10th Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1952. Shown here (L to R) are the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station, the wooden passenger shelter, and the Civil-War era trainshed. Willliam E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/25/1952
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 5:15:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
161
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0
Title:
PRR: "Altoona Revives Sports," Page 6, 1952
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Altoona Revives Sports." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 6. Center Photo Caption: "Earl Weyant shows Altoona boys how to apply PRR's safety teaching in slide."
Photo Date:
8/1/1952
Upload Date:
1/9/2025 6:35:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
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21
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0
Title:
PRR: "Altoona Revives Sports," Page 7, 1952
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Altoona Revives Sports." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 7. Top Row, Center Photo Caption: "C.A. Logan and G.C. Murphy discuss high strategy with Marlin Berry, 13."
Photo Date:
8/1/1952
Upload Date:
1/9/2025 6:35:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
19
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0
Title:
"Here Come The Gondolas," Page 12, 1952
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Here Come The Gondolas." It was published originally in the October 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 12. Middle Row, Right Photo: Visible in the background is the 12th Street Footbridge, which links 9th Avenue (to the left) with 10th Avenue and the Passenger Station (to the right).
Photo Date:
10/1/1952
Upload Date:
4/4/2022 4:04:33 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
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20
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0
Title:
"Here Come The Gondolas," Page 13, 1952
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Here Come The Gondolas." It was published originally in the October 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 13.
Photo Date:
10/1/1952
Upload Date:
4/4/2022 4:07:37 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
24
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, December 1952
Description:
Here is the front cover of the December 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Jerry Yeager, ten-year-old son of PRR Passenger Trainman Homer J. Yeager, Middle Division, Eastern Region, is one of many Altoona boys who hope some day to become PRR railroaders like their dads. Jerry, in engineman's outfit, posed for photograph with a Lionel model of the PRR S-2 type steam turbine locomotive."
Photo Date:
12/1/1952
Upload Date:
7/27/2017 5:20:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Model
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
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843
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0
Title:
PRR "Hand-Powered Derrick," c. 1953
Description:
iLocations. Here is an image of a photo by David Seidel that was taken at the intersection of 9th Avenue and 17th Street in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is the hand-powered derrick that's available for public use. What's more significant, though, is that from 1850 to 1854, the Pennsylvania Railroad's mainline from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh passed through here. The Altoona Passenger Station was located at 9th Avenue and 9th Street (to the rear), while the mainline proceeded to Duncansville and there connected with the New Portage Railroad (to the front). All of that ended with the completion of the PRR's double-tracked Horseshoe Curve. Also note the PRR's powerline transmission towers that led from the Power Plant at South Altoona to the 12th Street Car Shops and beyond. Partially visible at the right is the Boyer Candy Company plant, home of the famously-delicious "Mallow Cup." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
8/15/2020 7:02:42 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Track
Locomotives:
Views:
164
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Test Department, Page 1, 1953
Description:
Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "Altoona Tests Help Men And Railroad." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. "These photos show PRR men at work in the Test Department, Altoona."
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/28/2022 9:27:40 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
21
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Test Department, Page 2, 1953
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Altoona Tests Help Men And Railroad." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. "These photos show PRR men at work in the Test Department, Altoona."
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/28/2022 9:30:07 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
17
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Test Department, Page 3, 1953
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Altoona Tests Help Men And Railroad." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. "These photos show PRR men at work in the Test Department, Altoona."
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/28/2022 9:33:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
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16
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0
Title:
Altoona Test Department, Page 4, 1953
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Altoona Tests Help Men And Railroad." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 4. "These photos show PRR men at work in the Test Department, Altoona."
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/28/2022 9:35:35 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
30
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the firebox backhead of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:42:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
268
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0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the third of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the engineman's view from Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Visible in the middle distance are the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks, where #646 will be moved to await its next passenger helper assignment up "The Mountain." The twin smokestacks at the right mark the location of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:43:31 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,InCab,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
252
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the fourth of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of service. It's parked in the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks, awaiting its next passenger helper assignment up "The Mountain." Visible in the left background are several homes situated on Tenth Avenue.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:40:20 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
268
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0
Title:
Continuing the WB climb around Horseshoe Curve
Description:
Probably Train 75 the Duquesne
Photo Date:
4/4/1953
Upload Date:
1/22/2011 10:15:12 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Lew Schneider
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
789
Comments:
2
Title:
WB on Horseshoe Curve behind 6000HP
Description:
Not certain of date
Photo Date:
4/4/1953
Upload Date:
1/21/2011 11:45:21 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Lew Schneider
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
626
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR Engine Ladder, 1953
Description:
17th Street. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 June 1953. This was the site of the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine ladder and ready tracks at 17th Street. Gone are the roundhouse and all of the steam locomotives waiting to be serviced or to be of service. They have been replaced by acres and acres of materiel used in the production of freight cars and cabin cars at the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops az the left. Also visible at the right are the PRR's X-Ray Laboratory building and the black oil storage tank adjacent to the Test Plant building. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/11/1953
Upload Date:
12/7/2016 9:28:51 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
388
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, 1953
Description:
Dziobko. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the intersection of 13th Street & 12th Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 June 1953. The track of the Altoona & Logan Valley Electric Railway is visible in the foseground. In the middle distance, at the bottom of the hill, is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station. Beyond it, on the other side of the tracks, are the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. Brush Mountain dominates the distance. Willliam E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/11/1953
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 5:15:52 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
148
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Works, #1 of 3, 1953
Description:
Hollyman. Here is the first of three photos of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works. This photo was taken in August of 1953 by Tom Hollyman. In the foreground is the 7th Street Bridge, situated over the mainline tracks (Pittsburgh to the bottom, Harrisburg to the top). Sandwiched between 7th Street, Chestnut Avenue, and the mainline tracks are the Passenger Car Shops, the Finishing Roundhouse, and the Erecting & Machine Shop beyond them in the distance. The next landmark is the 4th Street Footbridge; situated under it are WORKS Tower (to the right of the mainline tracks) and SOUTH Tower (to the right of the yard tracks). Beyond the Bridge and adjacent to the mainline are the Westbound Dispatch Tracks (for locomotive crew changes); next over is the Eastbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
3/9/2022 6:16:03 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
70
Comments:
0
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